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Rapidly Progressive and Almost Lethal Pneumonia.
Juancarlo Martínez-González1, Carlos Robles-Arias1, William Rodríguez-Cintrón1
1Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, PR.
This case report details a rare Austrian syndrome caused by invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 3. Early sepsis guideline adherence, including fluid resuscitation and antibiotics, led to patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Medicine
- Microbiology
Background:
- Austrian syndrome, characterized by endocarditis, pneumonia, and meningitis, is a rare but severe clinical presentation.
- Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae, particularly serotype 3, can cause severe infections.
- Despite advances in antibiotics, Austrian syndrome remains associated with high morbidity and mortality.
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